Memorial set at Florida arena for slain rapper XXXTentacion
FILE – In this June 19, 2018 file photo, Lenar Nesmith, of Pompano Beach, Fla., a fan of rap singer XXXTentacion, writes a message on the sidewalk outside Riva Motorsports in Deerfield Beach, Fla., where the troubled rapper-singer was killed the day before. Image: Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — A major public memorial is planned at a Florida arena for rising rap star XXXTentacion (ex-ex-ex-ten-ta-see-YAWN), who was shot and killed this week.
The family of the 20-year-old rapper whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy announced Saturday that a memorial will be held next Wednesday at BB&T Center, a 20,000 seat arena that is home to hockey’s Florida Panthers.
A flyer posted to XXXTentacion’s Instagram page invites fans to “come say your final goodbye.”
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The rapper was fatally shot in his BMW as he left an upscale motorcycle dealership in Florida on Monday. A 22-year-old suspect was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder.
XXXTentacion, who sported dreadlocks and facial tattoos, had his second album reach No. 1 in March and had a top 10 hit with “Sad!” NVG
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